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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
2
A May 19 1903 Roswell New Mexico page notes editorial remarks, public sentiment on voting, advertisements and quotes. It references the Anti-Saloon League, liquor regulation, and election context with commentary on civic duty and political engagement.
The Lincoln State Journal argues against the term funny man used for humorists and editors. It contends the most serious writers can be funniest without being mocked and notes many serious journalists belong to humorist circles without realizing it.
The Joliet Herald recounts a blunt reply to a new subscriber from a west side reader aged eighteen years who vows to quit the News and keep the Herald. The editor declines sympathy, stating they aim to publish boldly and fear losing readers over disagreements.
Deeds recorded with Probate Clerk F P Gayle show transfers for cash considerations ranging from $1 to $17 650. Transactions include lots and parcels in Hagerman Roswell and Dexter with several water rights added or encumbrances in ditches. Names include N S West John B Reeves Maud May Anderson John H Fisher A C Long L K McGaffey Maxamiano Reberra R D Blair Frank P Blair Annie P Sutherland R M Parsons A F Catron Helen G Thompson J A Graham Ed S Seay Flora E Humphrey Granville L Hulen John Martin Emil T Miesche Nathan Jaffa Millie S Jaffa Elihu B Hinshaw Richard P Rowe J T Watson Hugh Lewis W T Wells Paul C Wilson Harry Jaffa Morris Price F E Sparks J W Lewis Washington Bardsley Luther Stover Neva W Montgomery Chas Doty Hagerman Roswell Dexter Lea Roswell Alameda Heights West Side addition to Roswell North Spring River addition to Roswell Lake Arthur Roswell
Classified notices list two town lots in Artesia for sale at a bargain with inquiry at the Record office. Also advertised is 160 acres of land near Artesia with details via Lock Box 452 Roswell NM. Additional items include furniture and a 300 volume library, chickens and a fine cow at 408 N Lea, a Fine Jersey cow, and a 14 inch riding lister inquires to Parker Earle.
Classified items include requests for housework by Mrs. John Shaw and a modern small house lease by Turner Holmes Land Co. Other notes seek sales agents for water filters, rental listings via Roswell Title & Trust Co, a pony for sale, and a missing family traveling to Hagerman.
Classified note lists multiple rental options including a six room residence with bath near downtown, an eight room modern house at Fourth and Missouri avenues, and a room with board at 209 North Penn Avenue, Roswell.
The Record lists candidates including J. H. McPherson for County Treasurer Charles C Hill for Superintendent of Schools and Charles L Ballard for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries Also announces for Probate Clerk Jas W Mullens and F P Gayle for re election plus land surveyors See Ririe Mussenden for surveying services and address 117 W 2nd St Roswell NM In District Court a notice of suit against R Carl Hicks in a civil action with attached property description and May 4 1908 appearance required
The notice sets seasons for fishing and hunting with hooks. It bans taking passes between Oct 15 and May 15 and possessing or taking them otherwise. Doves may be shot Aug 1 to May 1 and quail Nov 1 to Jan 1. Roswell Rod and Gun Club offers 20 dollars for information leading to convictions and 50 dollars where dynamite or explosives are used on fish.
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